It’s just so good
I love my daughter.
Can I just say that again?
Love her.
We were at the park this morning and she asked to go on the swings. For the whole summer, she would swing for a minute or two and then be “all done”. Now, she enjoys just sitting and swinging for a while.
Her new thing is to throw her head backward - ya know, like you used to when you were pumping super high and wanted to see how it would feel to have your hair graze the ground on your way by - and she just grins and grins and grins. And every so often as we play together I am blessed to hear a tinkling laugh erupt from her belly.
My daughter is so beautiful it makes my heart hurt. I can’t imagine not having her to share my days with - rather, I can imagine it, and I don’t like it.
Parenting isn’t easy. It’s not a walk in the park (well, sometimes it is literally a walk in the park, but I digress). It’s not something that’s quick and simple. There are no easy answers. Parenting is time-consuming and all-consuming.
But it’s just so good.
Claire said,
October 7, 2009 @ 2:45 am
I know exactly what you mean. The word ‘love’ doesn’t quite cut it somehow, huh?
Laura said,
October 8, 2009 @ 11:20 am
What a wonderful post. And a great picture!
kim said,
October 9, 2009 @ 2:02 am
Claire, it’s so true! It’s the strongest word I’ve got and it doesn’t do it justice!
Laura - thanks! The picture’s not mine